Finding the Third Proportional to 155,766 and 337,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,766 and 337,776 is: 732,461.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,766 : 337,776 = 337,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,766/337,776 = 337,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,766x = 337,776 × 337,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,766x = 114,092,626,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,092,626,176/155,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,461.68
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